Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura RL | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 110.6 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 183.0 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.1 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 65.4 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 4222 lb. | -210 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.7 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 39.9 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.8 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -50.2 ft3 |
2007 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
2013 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW X3.